Behavioral Medical Director Care Coordination- Remote anywhere in the U.S.

The Behavioral Medical Director works with a group of Psychiatrists offering clinical oversight and direction to Optum’s Care Engagement team. As a team member, the Behavioral Health Medical Director will also collaborate cross-functionally with other Optum and UHG partners to design, build and test clinical models to drive better outcomes and affordability for members with complex needs including those with substance use disorders, behavioral and medical health conditions, and unmet social determinants of health needs, to improve member engagement in clinically, cost-effective care. The Behavioral Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical oversight to medically-behaviorally integrated (MBI) multidisciplinary teams working to engage members in their recovery. It also interprets data and performance metrics to determine interventions, stratification and impact, cost, provider performance, and helps develop value creation.

This individual will interact directly with and offer clinical, procedural, or administrative recommendations to psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers, medical physicians and nurses, clinical professionals, and/or state agencies who care for members, or consult on various processes and programs. The Behavioral Medical Director is part of a leadership team managing development and implementation of affordable, evidence-based treatments and regional action planning, and advises leadership on health care system improvement opportunities.

Case Management activities include case consultation, participation in MBI activities, care engagement-clinical rounds, collaboration with Utilization Management, and participation in the development of case management innovation and evolution. The Behavioral Medical Director participates in quality activities to measure value and promote best practices, including reviewing procedures affecting the quality of care for our members. The Behavioral Medical Director will also participate in MBI activities with the Optum National Care Coordination and Engagement Team (CCE).

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry and have experience working in an integrated setting such as Primary Care, Family Medicine, Pediatrics or Medical Specialty (outpatient)

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